Greatest Gifts

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Friday, February 22, 2013

Gram We Miss You Lots

February 21, 2013, Heaven welcomed one of the most beautiful, influential women in my life. My grandmother, who I loving call Grammie, went home to Heaven. She was due to turn 91 on March 7. As much as it hurts, it is a blessing to know that she is now living pain free, free from Alzheimer's and with her Savior that she has always adored. As we prepare to have our service later this coming week to say our final good byes I have composed something to illustrate just what Grammie meant to me. May the legacy she left behind remain in our hearts forever. I love you Grammie. Goldie as her children and friends would call her.

Goldie Burk(March 7, 1922-Feb 21, 2013)

Grammie Has Gone Home

Years ago The Lord brought into my life
a very special lady who was loving and kind
who taught me kindness and unconditional love
At a time when i hadn't known
just which family to call my own
Her words were gentle and inspiring
Her ears listening quietly to the music I did make
even when it would make the earth shake

I knew it then and i know it now
right from the start her love for me was true
She prayed as her days went by 
 for blessings on my siblings and I
We felt it all the time especially when
She baked us yummy treats
Like the best blueberry pie

Gracious and loving
caRing and sweet
Always abiding by the Lord’s word
Memorable moments have been planted in her mind
Many she's locked 
Inside heart as she eagerly awaited 
Eternal happiness with her Saviour! 

Her time here on Earth has been long and full
The blessings she leaves behind are wonderful
Amazing care to her family she gave so well
Each of us with different memories and stories to tell
of this amazing woman we call Gram

Even though, I'm sad to see you leave
Grammie dear, I truly do believe
I'll meet you again one day
where we can again play
all the games and rhymes we would do
The lessons of life I learned from you
Will forever stay with me

Worry not for those you leave behind
for The Lord has a plan for them in mind
It's been a long and weary journey
and now Grammie, 
you are in the best place you can be.
Enjoy yourself and be at peace.
I love you and miss you.







Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Encourage

Just the other day I received a message from a friend that wasn't good. She was given some very bad news about her health. When I got off the phone with her, I was surprised. My heart was so heavy for her. What she must be going through right now and how can I help her is what went through my mind. So I came up with this.


Stay Strong My Friend

My dear friend, 
Friends we promised to be until the bitter end
Today you were told 
some news that is really hard to hold
the pain that ripped through your heart
can be the joy of a new start
weep and fret as you may
but only for today
tomorrow is new
and I'll be there along with you
You may feel scared and alone
but you are not alone as long as you can use a phone
I'm here day and night
never try to be brave as a knight
for The Lord God above
is here to give you that shove
when you need it the most
Send him all your worries and pain
cause there's still many joys to gain
Live, Love and Laugh 
never leave your cup at half
Do not be afraid
for what is to come is much better
than the latter
Give thanks
Count His Blessings to you
and You will find each day much easier to live through
May The Lord God give you strength to push onward
I tell you the truth, I read it in His word!
I love you dear friend.

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We all have gifts given to us by The Lord God above even before we were a glint in our parents eye. The Lord designed each one of us to have a gift. What we choose to do with the gifts he gives us is what matters. I chose to share my gift with the world. I'm not a professional. I have had no educational training in poetry writing other than basic english that they teach you in school. All my poems are inspired by God's word and the desire to have a better relationship with him. I have also been inspired by life events that God has led me to healing for. I am a mother of 2 boys trying to do my best to please the father and raise my boys to live the same way.